NSDL-CRA has built a multi layered Grievance redressal mechanism which is easily accessible, simple, quick, responsive and effective.

You have the option of registering grievance/complaint through the following alternatives:

Web based interface:A Subscriber can register the grievance against any entity under NPS through log-in to the account. Alternatively, they can visit at "Log Your Grievance / Enquiry" section under "Subscriber's Corner" of this website to log the grievance/query. Through this platform, Subscriber can register grievance/query even without having the PRAN Details. On successful registration, a token number will be displayed on the screen for future reference.

Call Centre/Interactive Voice Response System (IVR):Subscriber can contact the NSDL-CRA call centre at toll free telephone number and register the grievance. Subscriber has to authenticate themselves through the use of T-pin allotted to raise the grievance. On successful registration of grievance, a token number will be allotted by the Customer Care representative for any future reference.

Physical forms:Subscriber can also submit the grievance in a prescribed format to the POP – SP. Subscriber has to mention the PRAN as the means of authentication on the form. Upon submission of form to the POP-SP, Subscriber will get an acknowledgement receipt. The token number would be emailed to you by NSDL-CRA (if the email id is mentioned), otherwise the same will be emailed to the concerned POP-SP. Subscriber can get the token number from the POP-SP against the acknowledgement receipt.

Getting access to the information related to NPS is very easy and convenient. You may get in touch with any of the below mode available:

NSDL-CRA website:You may visit NSDL-CRA website (www.npscra.nsdl.co.in) wherein you will find information specific to the sectors under NPS. All the sectors have detailed Answers of all the FAQs associated with Subscriber as well as intermediaries. In case, you have any specific query related to NPS, you can post the same to "Log Your Grievance / Enquiry" section under "Subscriber's Corner" available on this website. You will get the response within

Facebook page of NSDL-CRA:You can like NSDL-CRA NPS page on Facebook at www.facebook.co/nps.NSDL to get information, recent articles relevant to NPS.

Subscriber Awareness Program:NSDL-CRA also conducts Subscriber Awareness Program (SAP) for existing as well as prospective Subscriber of NPS.To know more about NPS and it’s features and recent development you can attend the SAP in your city. You may find the list of proposed SAPs at "Upcoming Events" section on home page of this website. You may also bring your friends, relatives or colleagues for attending the program. Admission is free for all in program.In case you want to have a SAP in your city, you may request the same by visiting "Awareness Program" section under "Subscriber's Corner" available on this website.

Whenever a Subscriber raises a grievance, a system generated alert goes to the entity against which the grievance is raised. The respective entity then resolves the grievance and post resolution details in CRA system.

When a Subscriber registers a grievance at the CRA website, a unique token number is assigned to each and every grievance. Subscriber can use that token no. to know about the status of the grievances either through the Call Center or through the CRA website. Please visit "Log Your Grievance / Enquiry" section under "Subscriber's Corner" to check the status of the grievance lodged.

Escalation Matrix for Grievance redressal - Only for NPS, related to queries/complaints is given at the "Contact Us" section of this website. However, Subscriber has to follow the process given in Question no. 1 of this section to get grievance registered. For details of Grievance Redressal Policy for Central Recordkeeping Agency under National Pension System, please visit "Grievance Redressal Policy" located at "Log Your Grievance / Enquiry" section under "Subscriber's Corner" of this website.

Subscriber can approach, Ombudsman appointed by PFRDA if he / she is not satisfied with the resolution of grievance. The details of Ombudsman appointed are available on PFRDA website (www.pfrda.org.in).

At present, Shri Vinod Kumar Pande has been appointed as the Stipendiary Ombudsman in terms of PFRDA (Redressal of Subscriber Grievance) Regulations, 2015.

Ombudsman’s important role is to receive, consider and facilitate resolution of complaints or grievances which fall within the ambit of PFRDA (Redressal of Subscriber Grievance) Regulations, 2015 (hereinafter referred as ‘the regulations’).

(a) by a complainant whose grievance has not been resolved within thirty days from the escalation of the grievance to National Pension System Trust

(b) by a complainant, where a complaint has been made directly against the National Pension System Trust and no other intermediary and the same remains unresolved within the specified period of thirty days(a) by a complainant whose grievance has not been resolved within thirty days from the escalation of the grievance to National Pension System Trust

The appeal shall be in writing, duly signed by the complainant or his authorised representative (not being a legal practitioner) in the form as specified the regulations and supported by documents, if any.